1972 Humber Sceptre vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1972 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 608 kg more than 1972 Humber Sceptre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Humber Sceptre | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Humber | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sceptre | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
